Pilot study to assess the impact of feed-through insecticide on the sand fly density in an endemic area of zoonotic cutaneous leishmaniasis in Morocco
This study assessing the impact of feed-through insecticide on sand fly density and Leishmania infection rates in an endemic ZCL area in Morocco found insufficient evidence of impact on sand fly densities to achieve epidemiological relevance. Additionally, the study revealed gaps in the understanding of the transmission cycle, as two Leishmania species other than L. major were identified as potential causes of CL in the area. These findings underscore the need for improved knowledge of the transmission dynamics to enhance control measures.
Authors
- Wim Van Bortel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6644-518X)
- Tom Smekens (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3599-1719)
- Chafika Faraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8229-3315)
- David M. Poché (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1873-5107)
- Temmy Sunyoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0369-8830)
- Rik Hendrickx (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6751-4909)
- Kristien Cloots (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4789-7954)
- Richard M. Poché
- Guy Caljon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4870-3202)
- Epco Hasker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3154-0419)
- R. Benkirane
- Ayoub Hmidane
- Zoë Dierickx
Institutions
- University of Antwerp (BE)
- National School of Architecture (MA)
- Genesis Laboratories (US)
- Institut National d'Hygiène du Maroc (MA)
- Médecins Sans Frontières (LU)
- Social Action (NG)
- Instituut voor Tropische Geneeskunde (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013767
- Primary Topic
- Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00